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tingc95

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The Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 did what?
 
  A. It removed the volitional prong of the ALI rule.
  B. It made the Brawner rule the standard for federal cases.
  C. It removed the appreciating the nature of the act par of the M'Naghten test.
  D. It placed the burden of proof for sanity on the prosecution.

Question 2

John Hinckley Jr. was acquitted by reason of insanity. What appeared to be an influence on the jury's verdict?
 
  A. The defense had proven that he was insane beyond a reasonable doubt.
  B. The defense had not proven that he was sane beyond a reasonable doubt.
  C. The prosecution had proven that he was insane beyond a reasonable doubt.
  D. The prosecution had not met its burden to prove he was sane beyond a reasonable doubt.



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fraziera112

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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